SFPD Poised to Prevent Street Violence on Super Bowl Sunday

San Francisco football fans aren’t the only ones gearing up for Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVII between the 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens.

The police department is ready to deal with the crowds of people who will likely pour into the streets of San Francisco following the pigskin matchup – whether rejoicing or crying.

After the San Francisco Giants clinched the World Series title last fall, celebrations in the streets of downtown San Francisco turned dangerous. People swung from traffic lights and ignited fireworks in the middle of Mission and Valencia streets. As the night progressed, dumpsters were set ablaze, cars were flipped over and businesses in the Mission District vandalized.

“Traditionally, this is where people come to celebrate,” said SFPD Capt. Robert Moser following a monthly community meeting at the Mission police station on Tuesday.